The West Plains Zizzers hosted the Lebanon Yellowjackets at the West Plains High School on Jan. 30, 2024.
The Zizzers took an early lead with an 8 point run. The Yellowjackets came back and gave the Zizzers some defense but, West Plains would lead the quarter 17 to 10. The lead the Zizzers had would close to 5 points by halftime with a score of 33 to 28.
West Plains had a difficult time getting further ahead from Lebanon during the third quarter, with both teams scoring 19 points. The Yellowjackets were able tie the game up in the fourth quarter at 52 points, then 54, and finally 56 points before a timeout was called. The Zizzers were able to regroup and go on an 11 point run. This lead was what West Plains needed to secure the win.
The West Plains Zizzers defeated the Lebanon Yellowjackets, 71 to 63. The West Plains Zizzers will next play on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in Springfield, Missouri against the Kickapoo Chiefs.
